Common questions

How many types of discus fish are there?

How many types of discus fish are there?

Red Discus
Blue discus
Discus/Lower classifications

What are the two types of discus?

Discus are among the most beautiful and most commonly kept species of cichlids. They belong to the genus Symphysodon, which essentially contains three species: the Heckel Discus (S. discus), the Green Discus (S. aequifasciatus), and the Blue and Brown Discus (S.

What kind of fish is a discus?

Discus fish, two species of the genus Symphysodon of fishes in the family Cichlidae (order Perciformes), characterized by a compressed, disk-shaped body. The two species (S. discus and S. aequifasciata) occur naturally in tributaries of the Amazon River in South America.

Can I keep one discus fish?

(That’s why people recommend doing all those frequent water changes.) Many customers ask us, “Can I keep one discus?” Technically, the answer is yes. The same thing applies with discus. However, they are schooling fish by nature and are much happier when surrounded by a large group of their own kind.

What kind of fish can go with discus?

If preferred, you can include other aquarium fish, but make sure you select discus fish tank mates after confirming their compatibility with discus fish. Choice of fish that you can select for keeping with discus are dwarf cichlids, small angelfish, gouramis and characins.

What fish can be kept with discus archives?

German Blue Rams are great with discus. Corydoras catfish are another good fish to add to a discus tank. Adding a few corydoras catfish to the tank will help with clean up maintenance. They will scamper around the aquarium looking for any particles of food that have not been eaten.

What is the scientific name for a discus fish?

Discus (fish) Symphysodon, colloquially known as discus, is a genus of cichlids native to the Amazon river basin in South America.

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